The most important ages for skill acquisition, basic understanding of the game, and for learning movement mechanics are ages 6-10! At FC Wisconsin we provide young athletes these FUNdamentals in a fun soccer environment designed to teach players the basics and inspire them to love the sport. No matter how far the game has taken any player - every college and national team star began learning the game in a local development program.

The U6-U10 FC Wisconsin Youth Academy Program provides training and competition opportunities for U6, U7, U8, U9, and U10 players in the fall, winter and spring seasons. Each program is tailored to the needs of each individual player, and all players learn the fundmentals of athletic movement (agility, balance, coordination) and soccer technique and decision-making (passing, dribbling, shooting, receiving, defending). The Youth Academy teams are staffed with the same expert coaches that train the club's ECNL teams - with fun activities and developmentally appropriate games. Training methodology for the Academy Program is based on the top developmental methodologies used across the world.

Fall Season (August - November)

2 Trainings Per Week

Local Competition (League and/or Tournament)

**Competition is almost entirely in Milwaukee and south-eastern Wisconsin

Winter Season (December, February, March)

1-2 Trainings Per Week

Local Indoor Competition (League and/or Tournament)

Spring Season (April - June)

2 Trainings Per Week

Local Competition (League and/or Tournament)

**Competition is almost entirely in Milwaukee and south-eastern Wisconsin

The FC Wisconsin U11 and U12 Pre-ECNL Program is the prepatory step between the Academy Program and the club's flagship ECNL Program.

The Pre-ECNL Program has teams in both Milwaukee and in Madison. Both sites have independent training programs, with the same development curriculum. Players from both sites will frequently intermix in competition throughout the year.

Click here for details on the Madison program. Below are the details of the Milwaukee program.

The sole focus in the Pre-ECNL Program is on individual development - specifically in continuing teaching technical skill and understanding with the ball, and decision-making in small tactical groups. Over the course of the year, the U11 and U12 teams have approximately 30 games and 110 training sessions throughout the fall, winter, and spring. This ratio of training to games is deliberately selected to maximize development and learning in these critical developmental age groups. All teams in the Pre-ECNL Program are staffed with the same coaches that work in the club's ECNL Program.

Fall Season (August - November)

3 Trainings Per Week

Local Competition

**Competition is primarily in Milwaukee, with some games in other areas of Wisconsin

Winter Season (December, February, March)

2-3 Trainings Per Week

Local Indoor Competition (League and/or Tournament)

Spring Season (April - June)

3 Trainings Per Week

Local Competition

**Competition is primarily in Milwaukee, with some games in other areas of Wisconsin

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is the top developmental platform for youth female soccer players in the world. Founded in 2009, the ECNL's mission is to elevate the game and enhance the developmental experience of female youth soccer players in the United States.

FC Wisconsin plays in the ECNL's Midwest Conference as one of the eight best female development clubs in the Midwest. The Midwest Conference includes: Eclipse Select (IL), Elite Girls Academy (NB), Minnesota Thunder Academy, St. Louis Scott Gallagher- MO, St. Louis Scott Gallagher-IL, Vardar SC (MI), and the Michigan Hawks. For detailed information about the ECNL and all its programs, please go to www.eliteclubsnationalleague.com.

The training and competition program for each ECNL age group at FC Wisconsin players is outlined in detail here.

The U13-U18 Regional Competitive Program is for players competing at a state and regional level. The program is designed to maximize each player's development and experience in the game, and to help prepare players for potential entry into the ECNL Program if they desire to do so.